At first glance this runic-style map
appears to be decked in classic id metal,
but look again: Kingpin textures adorn the
walls, while id metal acts as trim. There
are also swathes of discoloured planking,
which looks a little strange at first. However,
you'll soon get used to it.
Architecturally, it's a large two-level
atrium with a split level floor and three
side pods holding stairwells and heavy weapons.
Curved buttresses and cutouts in the walls
frame nice views of the blood red sky. This
is a relatively simple, straightforward
layout and you'll know it like the back
of your hand in no time.
Low end/software users should give this
map a miss due to r_speed issues: in the
central atrium there's almost constant greyflash
if you look along the long diagonal. R_speeds
tended to reach 700 and above. On my box
anyway.
DM is a slugfest with people running inside
for weapons and outside again for ammo and
fraggies. If your system can handle it,
give the map a whirl.
A Single Player version is included which
blocks off the stairwells, and you have
to get runes, kill all monsters, repeat
until the exit opens. Great stuff.
Score: 3/5
Reviewed by: Fat Controller |